Bomb Kills Six in Kuwait (March 12): Five Americans die when the U.S. Navy, in a training drill, drops a 500-pound missile and hits observation post filled with military personnel. A New Zealander also dies.

Congress Repeals Clinton Work Rules (March 6): Senate votes, 56–44, to rescind new regulations designed to reduce injuries, especially those from repetitive stress. (March 7): House by narrow margin, 223–206, also votes for repeal.

Increase in U.S. Hispanic Population (March 7): Census Bureau reports Hispanic population grew by more than 60 percent over last decade.

Bush Bars Talks with North Korea (March 7): Tells South Korean president Kim Dae Jung that he will not discuss missile negotiations any time soon, shelving Clinton effort toward normal relations.

Student Kills Two Others in California (March 5): Charles Andrew Williams, 15, also wounds 13 others at high school in Santee. Incident called worst episode of school violence since Columbine in 1999.

U.S. Bans Meat from Europe (March 13): Blocks imports of animals and animal products after foot-and-mouth disease spreads from Britain to France.

Four Blasts Kill 108 in China (March 16): Coordinated explosions shake Shijiazhuang. Dozens reported injured. Investigation focuses on a resident of one of bombed buildings who is also wanted for murder.

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